Oceanography
The moment proves the intelligence of humpback whales when hunting
Humpback whales use a special technique to form a prominent spiral in the sea to hunt.
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Oceanography
Discovered Australian and New Guinea sharks evolved more legs, can hunt in shallow water
Scientists have discovered nine species of epaulette sharks in coastal waters near northern Australia and New Guinea. During low tide, they use pectoral and pelvic fins…
Oceanography
The beautiful 'dance' of the giant fish in the ocean
The spectacular scene recorded off the coast of Long Island, New York, USA shows thousands of silver fish curled into giant blocks.
Oceanography
'Sea monster' weighing 2 tons fell into the fisherman's net
Marine biologist Enrique Ostale couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a giant sunfish caught in the net of a fishing boat off the coast of the Mediterranean.
Oceanography
Crazy sharks attack the glass cage when the door is broken, what will be the fate of the people inside?
An incident has occurred and sharks have repeatedly attacked this broken door.
Oceanography
Huge volcano erupts from underwater
Scientists have discovered the 820m-high volcano in the western Indian Ocean, off the coast of Madagascar, after a series of extremely puzzling earthquakes.
Oceanography
The 8 most powerful sea sons in Poland: Can cut off the clean water of millions of people at any time
The whole water source of millions of people suddenly shrunk to the size of... 8 boys.
Oceanography
Top 15 strangest shark species on the planet
With their unique, different appearance, sharks are adorable 'eccentrics'. Here are the top 15 strangest shark species on the planet.
Oceanography
Scientists show the importance of fish feces to ocean chemistry
According to many scientific studies, fish and their droppings play a huge role in ocean chemistry. Fish manure can store carbon for decades, helping to combat climate c…
Oceanography
California angler rescues whale caught in lobster trap and unexpected ending
A man jumped into the water to rescue a whale caught in a lobster trap off the coast of San Diego, and the whale's unexpected return to thank its benefactor moved everyo…
Oceanography
The domination of the sea by killer whales is gradually being replaced by pilot whales?
Pilot whales are a genus of two living species: the longfin pilot whale (Globicephala melas) and the shortfin pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus).
Oceanography
Origin of fungal disease outbreaks in marine mammals
In the early 2000s, a fungus infected hundreds of animals and people in British Columbia and Washington state (USA).
Oceanography
Encountering the 'red flying saucer', the father quickly took the child and ran as soon as he saw it move
While taking his wife and children to Little Manly beach in Auckland, New Zealand, Adam Dickinson's family encountered many strange objects that looked like cars.
Oceanography
While rowing a boat, the man was 'questioned' by one of the most dangerous creatures
The snake was slowly approaching the man rowing the boat.
Oceanography
Scientists find ways to talk to sperm whales, what will they tell us?
An interdisciplinary team of scientists launched the project with the goal of decoding and communicating with sperm whales.